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Description
Simple to assemble, two sided, hydraulic bracing system designed to be used with steel trench sheets to
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support trench widths of 0.6m to 3.8m and is normally installed using excavators. MGF also provide Vertishore,
a light weight hydraulic system used to brace small trenches vertically.

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attached to the hydraulic struts using simple pin and retaining clip assemblies. Each strut contains a hydraulic
ram with between 300mm and 670mm of stroke. Connecting the rams (via hydraulic hoses) to an MGF hand
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easily adjusted to suit the excavation dimensions. Once the trench frames are fully assembled and located
at the correct line and level, the rams are pre-loaded against the trench sheets using a hydraulic pump. Pre-
loading of the legs ensures the frame cannot slip and minimises the extent of potential ground movements. Self
sealing quick release valves and mechanical isolation valves ensure that the hydraulic ram pressure cannot
be accidently released once installed. Handling and restraining points are provided on each waler to assist
assembly / removal and to allow the brace to be supported off MGF restraining chains attached to the trench
sheets by hooks.

MGF can supply the systems with a full range of suitable handling and restraining chains, Edgesafe edge
protection panels, Endsafe end protection panels and struts, Laddersafe access platforms and pole ladders,
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Manufactured and designed in accordance with BS EN 14653:2005 PARTS 1 and 2 Manually operated Shoring
Systems for Groundwork Support and BS 5975 (2008) Code of Practice for Temporary Works Procedures and
the Permissible Stress Design of Falsework.

Product Notes
1. Waler and trench strut systems should only be installed and removed by competent persons in accordance
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can be located at a variety of positions along the length of the waler. The exact location of the struts will
determine the strength of the waler system.
2. Installation is normally carried out by lowering the assembled frame to the correct installation level and pre-
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slip. Max pre-load pressure of 100Bar (1500psi) must not be exceeded.
3. Restraining chains are hung off the trench sheets and attached to the waler to assist assembly / removal
of the frame and ensure vertical support is provided at all times. All the supplied restraining chains should
be installed (min 2 per waler) and adjusted to ensure an even vertical load distribution. Restraining chains
should never be used for lifting nor solely relied upon to suspend loads above
personnel.
4. Ensure all hydraulic ram isolation valves are closed and all strut pins in place
and secured using the retaining clips provided prior to commencing works.
5. Individual walers and struts should be visually inspected for damage,
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6. Walers and struts should always be installed square and plumb to the
excavation walls ensuring contact with all the inward facing trench sheet
pans. If this is not possible any gaps must be securely packed by using
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7. Safe access/egress, edge protection (for personnel) and barrier
protection (for plant) should always be considered.
8. Prior to removal of systems all hydraulic rams must be released and
retracted to avoid the need for excessive extraction forces and to
avoid damaging the struts.
9. No matter how much care is taken during the installation
and removal of waler and strut trench systems some
ground movement will occur in the areas immediately
surrounding the excavation. Great care must be taken
when specifying these systems for use adjacent to
existing structures and services.
10. Ends of trench runs should always be battered back at a safe
angle or end protection panels/struts installed (see section 6).
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MGF Edgesafe - See
Section 6
MGF Pole Ladder

MGF Laddersafe -
See Section 6

MGF Endsafe Panel -

See Section 6

MGF Trench Sheets -

MGF Steel See Section 5.2
Walers

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Handling Point
WLL = 2.0t
Walers are lifted and handled by
attaching MGF lifting chains to the
handling/restraining points as shown.
Waler Strut Connection Detail
Waler struts are connected to the
waler via a pin and retaining clip
detail.
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Chain to Sheet Connection Detail
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Restraining Chain Connection Detail
There are 2 types of chains used, the top frame will use
shackle to hook type, while lower frames will use shackle
to shackle type.
Individual chain links selected to ensure all restraining
chains are evenly loaded.
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Type Medium Duty Steel

Waler Lengths 2.0m, 2.5m & 3.0m
Material Grade S275
Moment Capacity 12.7kNm
Section Modulus 69cm3

Type Medium Duty Steel

Waler Lengths 3.5m & 4.0m
Material Grade S275
Moment Capacity 19.3kNm
Section Modulus 105cm3

Type Medium Duty Steel

Waler Lengths 5.0m
Material Grade S275
Moment Capacity 31.4kNm
Section Modulus 171cm3

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Type Heavy Duty Steel
Waler Lengths 3.0m - 5.0m
Material Grade S460
Moment Capacity 40.5kNm
Section Modulus 132cm3

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Type Medium Duty Aluminium

Waler Lengths 2.0m - 4.0m
Material Grade 6082T6
Moment Capacity 18.6kNm
Section Modulus 111cm3

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WALERS AND STRUTS Medium Duty Steel Waler

Medium Duty Steel Walers Sheet to Sheet (mm)

Waler L W C*MAX Assembled
Desc. Code Min Max
Weight (kg) (mm) (mm) (mm) Weight** (kg)
2000 70 1.120 2000 83 1420 565 3800 176
2500 88 1.125 2500 83 1920 565 3800 212
3000 97 1.130 3000 83 2420 565 3800 230
3500 112 1.135 3500 93 2920 565 3800 260
4000 129 1.240 4000 93 3420 565 3800 294
5000 180 1.250 5000 116 4370 565 3800 396
* Depends of strut locations
** Assembled weight includes 2 No. type 800 struts

Heavy Duty Steel Waler

Heavy Duty Steel Walers Sheet to Sheet (mm)

Waler L W C*MAX Assembled
Desc. Code Min Max
Weight (kg) (mm) (mm) (mm) Weight** (kg)
3000 100 1.330 3000 108 2420 565 3800 236
4000 133 1.340 4000 108 3420 565 3800 302
5000 166 1.350 5000 108 4420 565 3800 368
* Depends of strut locations
** Assembled weight includes 2 No. type 800 struts

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Medium Duty Aluminium Waler

Medium Duty Aluminium Walers Sheet to Sheet (mm)

Waler L W C*MAX Assembled
Desc. Code Min Max
Weight (kg) (mm) (mm) (mm) Weight** (kg)
1500 18 1.015 1500 100 1010 565 3800 78
2000 24 1.020 2000 100 1510 565 3800 84
2500 30 1.025 2500 100 1910 565 3800 96
3000 36 1.030 3000 100 2410 565 3800 108
4000 47 1.040 4000 100 3310 565 3800 130

* Depends of strut locations

** Assembled weight includes 2 No. type 800 struts

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WALERS AND STRUTS 80kN Single Acting Hydraulic Ram Assembly

Hydraulic Cylinder Single Acting

Material Aluminium
Bore 50.8mm
Max .Working Pressure 400 Bar (6000 psi)
Test Pressure 400 Bar (6000 psi)
Approx. Working Stroke 800mm
Axial SWL 80kN
Min. FOS (by test) 2
Working Temp Range -20ºC* to +50ºC
Approx. Pre-Load 20kN
Locating Pins ĭ18 and ĭ20mm
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the full bore side of the piston
through the male QRV. Single
acting cylinders cannot be
retracted using a pump unit
and have to be physically
closed whilst releasing the
male QRV.
Ensure isolation valve is
closed to maintain pre-load
pressure and before release/
connection of QRV’s.

Pump Units
The pump is used to extend and retract the waler strut single
acting hydraulic rams.
The pumps contain bio-degradable Houghto Safe SF25
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diluted with water at a ratio of 3 parts water to 1 part Houghto
Safe SF25. In the Winter the mix ratio is 1:1.
Maximum recommended installation pressure 1500 psi (100
Bar).

Product ID 1.602 (SA)

Capacity 20 litres
Shoring Fluid Houghto Safe SF25
Installation Pressure 0-1500 psi

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The waler Waler Struts - Hydraulic The waler strut
hydraulic strut extension is
is connected Single acting (SWL=80kN)
bolted to the
to the waler Ext. Dims. hydraulic strut
using a pin using 4 No. M10
and retaining Type Code Min Max Weight (kg)
grade 8.8 bolts
clip detail. 600 (A) 1.455 550 900 13 c/w nuts and
800 (C) 1.480 800 1400 18 washers. The
strut extension is
Ext. Min Max Weight (kg)
connected to the
1 1.525 250 N/A 5 waler using a pin
2 1.550 500 N/A 10 and retaining clip
detail.
3 1.510 1000 N/A 20

Extension bar
88.9 x 5.0 CHS
Grade S275

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SWL for Medium Duty Steel Walers at Various Strut Positions

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SWL for Heavy Duty Steel Walers at Various Strut Positions

SWL for Aluminium Walers at Various Strut Positions

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Aluminium Vertishore

Pre-assembled, light weight, two sided hydraulic

waler strut system designed to be installed from
ground level directly against a soil face in the
vertical plane. Suitable for trenches up to 2.0m
deep and 1.4m wide. The System can be installed
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term utilities type trench work where the ground is
considered self supporting and capable of arching
a min. 1.5m between preloaded hydraulic vertical
supports for the duration of the works. Backing
boards are available to prevent localised pockets
of loose material entering the excavation.
Personnel should only enter and work in the space
between two vertishores.
A competent person should always inspect the
excavation before allowing access to ensure that
all the struts are pre-loaded and bearing directly
onto the soil, the exposed soil faces are self
supporting with no evidence of water ingress or
very loose material.
SWL = 20kN/m (on Vertishore) Vertical support must be provided at a max. 1.5m
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Desc. Product ID Weight* (kg) level and away from any potentially unstable
edges. Vertishores are supplied with an installation
1500 1.014 28 kit, including a pump unit, lowering hook and valve
2000 1.013 35 release tool.

* Assembled weight (excluding boards) Available hydraulic struts

with type A struts Type A : 550-900mm
Type B: 700-1200mm
Type C: 800-1400mm

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Waler End Protection Strut

MGF Endsafe Struts are

suitable for use in smaller
excavations when it is not
possible to safely batter the
ends of the trench back to
ground level.
The simple telescopic strut
system can be easily installed
and removed by one person
at the end of a waler run to
support trench sheets.
The pin connecting the inner
and outer sections should Inner Material 90x90x4 SHS (S355)
always be used for safe
Inner Unit Mass 10.5kg/m
handling purposes and can be
removed once installed. The Outer Material 100x100x4 SHS (S355)
minimum overlap between Outer Unit Mass 11.9kg/m
the strut inner and outer is

Waler Hydraulic Strut and EndSafe Strut Connection Pin

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Pin
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Material Grade 080M40 (EN8)
Shear SWL 80kN

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WALERS AND STRUTS Safe Working Load for Waler End Protection Struts

Safe Working Load for MGF End Protection Struts

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Recommended SWL

Arrows indicate recommended inner section lengths to achieve desired range.

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